Q1) What do you understand by ‘Good Governance’? Highlight the key barriers to good governance in India and the measures required to overcome such barriers. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: Good governance, as per UNDP, involves mechanisms, processes, and institutions through which citizens articulate their interests, exercise legal rights, meet their obligations, and mediate differences….
1. Experts on GM crop panels to declare conflict of interest (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Agriculture Context The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has amended rules governing the selection of experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which…
The Right to Information Act provides the common man, not just the right to know, but also the right to question those in power. However, the very purpose of the act stands unfulfilled without addressing some key challenges. Justify with suitable arguments. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER: “Information is the currency of democracy“ – Thomas…
1. Energy Churn Ahead (Source – Indian Express, Section- The Editorial Page- Page No. – 08) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The city gas distribution (CGD) sector faces rising costs, declining profitability, and increasing consolidation pressures due to reduced APM gas allocation and competition from alternative fuels. Analysis of the news: Reduced APM Allocation…
1. The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Frequent disruptions, acrimony, and declining standards in Parliament proceedings are undermining legislative efficiency and democratic accountability in India. Challenges in Parliament Proceedings in India: Frequent Disruptions Acrimony Between Government and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – The World- Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine marks a historic shift in Europe’s energy dynamics, driven by geopolitical tensions and efforts to reduce dependency on Russian energy. Analysis of the news: End of Russian Gas Transit…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● This article in The Hindu discusses three books by Sreeram Chaulia, T.V. Paul, and Dhruva Jaishankar – exploring India’s grand strategy, foreign policy evolution, and its pursuit of global power in the 21st century. India’s Core Strategic…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● Four major United Nations-led summits on biodiversity (Colombia), climate (Azerbaijan), land degradation (Saudi Arabia), and plastics (South Korea) failed to produce significant outcomes. Failures at Key Environmental Summits These meetings aimed to align global…
1. Four UN environmental summits fell short in 2024. What happened? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context Four major United Nations-led summits on biodiversity (Colombia), climate (Azerbaijan), land degradation (Saudi Arabia), and plastics (South Korea) failed to produce significant outcomes. Failures…